Greg in OK Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Adrian: My apologies, I didn't see your post (I guess I was looking at the great photos and only skimmed the text). If you still have a glue question give me a shout. As it turns out I don't actually make models for a living. I work in Tech Service for the third largest adhesive manufacturer in the world and have a three decades plus in adhesives. So, if I am not to late, how can I help you? Greg in OK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hello All, Well, I thought that a contact adhesive might be the solution. In my travels to the USA I bought some "Quick Hold" contact adhesive. Got home, tried it out. Did it work?? Nah... It wasn't stuck down in areas so it flapped about, and where it was stuck down it was lumpy and uneven. The glue works cos it was a pig to remove! It's not the glue's fault. It's my technique. So I need a new fuselage side and a new approach! I am going to work on some other kits until my mojo for this one is restored. I see superglue and 5 minute epoxy in my future... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 ' Never give up hope, must you' Yoda 1984 Too much good work gone in so far to quit, but I reckon 5 min epoxy is the way to go if you cant get the right finish with the Milliput. Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Oh dear! 😕 Sorry to to see that setback, but that's all it is just a setback, not the end of it. Go get your mojo - a great outcome awaits this project. Reconcilor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Well, dang it. Hope you find a solution soon Adrian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 That is a bummer and no mistake. Hopefully you can get this one right soon because there is a really interesting model in the making here. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hang in there tiger .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I agree with others on the five minute epoxy Adrian. My caveat would be that I've tried cheap brands and they were unreliable. The Araldite brand always works. I think maybe Greg in OK could advise if there's a better solution? Hope the mojo has returned, it's a lovely aircraft Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Hello All, Well I was clearing up after my Mosquito build and I thought I would try to do something here. So I cut and scribed a new starboard side and stuck it on with superglue. First I stuck the pretty much flat section at the front, then the curved rear section. I tidied up the edges with glue on a cocktail stick and it all worked! Here it is after doing the port side and cutting out the windows: That was a blocker, but now it's done. So, 12 days to go (travelling on 13th). Crikey! Thanks for looking, Adrian 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 It really has worked Adrian ! That looks superb. I'm glad that you've got through this block. There was a way and you found it. Yes, just two or so weeks. I must update my own thread tomorrow. It would be hippopotamus of me (is that the right word? ) to whip the troops into a frenzy, when my own thread is quite bare . One day, this will be a very nice complete scale model of a Fairey Long Range Monoplane. A rather unique scale model at that . Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 That fuselage really looks the part. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Well I've got the bit between my teeth. I noticed that the tailplane is massively thick like the wing, so I've carved a new one which is a better thickness: You can see that I've continued the fabric effects under the fuselage, this time using fishing line and filler because of the double curvature. I still need more filler. Here it is in comparison to the previous one, which was only as thick as the fin and rudder: just carving and sanding that one part makes my study look like a snowstorm has hit it. Will close the door gently and Hoover tomorrow, seeing as it's 2am... Thanks for looking, Adrian 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Tailplane basic shaping complete, elevator separated, sealed with superglue: Thanks for looking, Adrian 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Great to see you back in progress on this build. Nothing like working through a bigblock to help you power ahead. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 More amazing scratch work Adrian, glad to see you back at this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 That is real wood! Aka real modelling!! Super piece of carving there - really looks the part. I would have used the old talcum powder and dope method of sealing - gives a lovely hard smooth finish indistiguishable from plastic when painted. P 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Keep going mate. Looking good.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 We've still got 17 days. A final push and all will be well ! Proper modelling here as always Adrian; great stuff. As I'm saying to as many troops as possible; onwards and upwards! Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Just to let you know that I'm not going to finish inside the GB for this one. My work trip has been moved up to this coming Tuesday and extended a couple of days because I had to re-book the return. So there's absolutely no way that I can finish in the time and even if there was an extension I go on vacation two days after I get back from my fortnight away! Thanks for organising the GB and for all the support, and sorry I couldn't make it. I will be resuming this build in WIP when I get back. Regards, Adrian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Happy travels Adrian, & look forward to seeing this underway again when you can get to it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hi Adrian Really sorry to hear this won't be finished Ssshhhh but just between you and me could you sneak it into the Made in Britain II Group Build when no one is looking, which is also on the go at the moment ? cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Am looking forward to seeing this underway again. This is going to be great! Please note my revised display name 'Bandsaw Steve' (ex 'Reconcilor') 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Nice project and great work, please continue! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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